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By Blessing Iriaka A new women's needs assessment in Imo State has exposed significant gaps in healthcare coverage, access to land and political representation, prompting calls for targeted government action on women's economic empowerment, safety and inclusion. With 86 per cent of women surveyed reportedly lacking health insurance and 56 per cent reporting no access to land, women in Imo State have presented a research-backed charter of demands calling for improved access to economic opportunities, healthcare, education and political leadership. The demands are contained in the 2026 Imo State Women's Needs Assessment Report, presented at the launch of the Imo State Strategic Policy Blueprint for the Advancement of Citizens' Needs and Imo State Citizens Charter of Demands, held at Rockview Hotel, Owerri, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The initiative was convened by the Dorothy Njemanze Foundation, with support from the Heinrich Böll Foundation. Among its key proposals, t...

By Blessing Iriaka In many communities across Nigeria, conversations about development often begin and end with what government has failed to do. Roads remain neglected, public spaces deteriorate, and environmental concerns continue to affect the daily lives of residents.   Yet, amid these familiar challenges, a group of young people in Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State is demonstrating that community development is not solely the responsibility of government. On October 10, 2026, members of the Orluzurumee Youth Assembly (OYA), Ideato North Chapter, took a practical step toward addressing a local concern by organizing a road-clearing exercise along the Akokwa-Arondizuogu Road near High School, Akokwa . The initiative, conducted under the theme "Safe Roads, Safe Communities," sought to tackle the overgrown vegetation that had gradually encroached on sections of the road, creating visibility challenges and discomfort for motorists and other road users. While...